Passing wealth from one generation to the next is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Families today live longer, own more complex
For the millions of South Africans who call a sectional title unit or gated community home, the question of whether you can
What happens if a seller gives you false information to persuade you to buy a property? South African law offers protection in
We live in an age where agreements are concluded by email, documents are signed electronically, and important records are stored in the
After last year’s “third-time lucky” Budget, many predicted doom and gloom this year. There was talk of the need for an additional
When you walk into a modern development, the smell of fresh paint and polished finishes welcomes you into a space that feels
Transfer duty is the tax you pay when buying property in South Africa, governed by Section 2 of the Transfer Duty Act
Estate duty is one of those taxes that many people know about in theory, but very few actively plan for. It only
Finding value in South Africa’s property market used to mean stretching beyond major metros or compromising on space. Today, with interest rates
The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service
For many property owners in South African sectional title schemes, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a routine formality. But when the
In Part One of this article, we explained that a replacement trustee may be appointed by the remaining trustees when a trustee